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Since 1988, the Sisters
of St. Joseph and Marketplace Grill – one of Erie’s premier restaurants –
have offered a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings to the
lonely, needy or those who otherwise would not celebrate the holiday.
The free meal is served
on Thanksgiving Day at Marketplace Grill, 319 State Street, in Erie. In
addition, individuals who are homebound due to illness or age can have
dinners delivered to their homes.
Peter Lyons, owner of
Marketplace Grill, and his professional staff prepare the dinner, which is
served by Sisters, their Associates and friends. In recent years, the
Sisters have served approximately 1000 meals on the holiday.
The annual event is
supported through individual and corporate donations. If you are
interested in contributing, monetary donations may be sent to the
Thanksgiving Dinner Fund, Sisters of St. Joseph Community Living Center,
5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506-1249. All donations benefit the
dinner and provide food and other items to those in need.
“In keeping with our mission of unity of neighbor with neighbor and
neighbor with God, we believe that sharing the spirit of the holiday is
one of the greatest gifts we can give,” said Sister Mary Claire Kennedy, SSJ, co-chairperson of the dinner. “While food is basic to survival, it
is the spirit of togetherness – the unity – that makes Thanksgiving
special.”
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